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In this video, we'll cover how to set up your Canon PIXMA printer on a wireless
network using a Windows® computer and Wi-Fi Protected Setup® or WPS® let's get started.
Before connecting your printer to the network, confirm that your
wireless router is available and properly set up. Also confirm that your
computer is connected to the network.
Frst make sure your printer is plugged in and turned on.
The green light next to the power button will be lit when the printer is on.
Now, check your printer. If the power light is flashing press the Stop button.
Now press and hold the Network button on your printer until the wireless icon begins to flash.
You may see a button that looks like this on your wireless router. For more
details on the location of the WPS® button on your router, refer to the router's manual.
Now press and hold the WPS® button on your wireless router.
This must be done within two minutes of activating WPS® on your printer.
When the wireless icon and signal bars on the printer's display appear together, the
printer is connected to your wireless router.
Now, let's install the software.
Insert the bundled CD-ROM that came with your Canon PIXMA printer into your
computer or download the installation files from the Canon website by visiting
ij.start.canon
Follow these links to download the software for your printer.
Open the downloaded file on your computer to get started.
Click on Start Setup.
The installation program will attempt to acquire
information about the latest drivers and software updates. This may take several minutes.
Select your place of residence and click Next.
The License Agreement screen will be displayed. Click Yes to continue with the installation.
An Extended Survey Program screen will appear. This optional program is used for the development and
marketing of Canon products so they will better meet our customer's needs. If you
agree to participate in the Extended Survey Program, click Agree. If you click
Do Not Agree, the Extended Survey Program will not be installed.
If you have security software on your computer, you may see this screen.
Verify there is a check in the box next to "Deactivate the block" and click Next.
On the Check the Connection Method screen, click Yes to continue with the wireless setup.
Now the drivers will be installed. This may take several minutes.
Next, the Print Head Alignment screen will be displayed.
Load plain paper into the printer.
Click Print Head Alignment, then click Start and follow the on-screen instructions.
When the Print Head Alignment is complete, click Next.
Now, the Test Print window is displayed.
If you would like to make a test print, click Start.
After test printing, click Next. You can skip test printing by simply clicking Next.
Your printer is now connected to your computer. If this is your default
printer, make sure the "Set as default printer" box is checked.
Now the software will be installed. Click Next.
A list of applications will appear. Click Next.
The software will now be installed. This may take several minutes.
On this screen, you can get instructions on how to set up a mobile device, such as
a smartphone or tablet. Click Next.
At this time you'll be prompted to register your product.
If you choose to register at this time a new window will open.
After registration is complete, you can continue with the installation.
When this screen appears, click Exit to complete the installation.
Congratulations! This completes the setup of your
Canon PIXMA printer to a wireless network using a Windows® computer and WPS®.
Now you are ready to print or scan.
For help with connecting your printer to a Mac,
Android® or iOS device, please visit our YouTube channel for more videos.
Thank you for watching.